Missouri Tobacco Tax Hike Proposal Survives Court ChallengeMissouri Tobacco Tax Hike Proposal Survives Court ChallengeA judge has ruled that a ballot measure to raise cigarette taxes to benefit early childhood programs can stay on the Nov. 8 ballot.Associated PressAssociated Press
St. Louis Jury Sides With Philip Morris in Tobacco SuitSt. Louis Jury Sides With Philip Morris in Tobacco SuitA St. Louis jury has sided with tobacco giant Philip Morris in a class-action lawsuit that sought about $1.5 billion.Associated PressAssociated Press